domestic demand
Coverage of domestic demand in the Nexus archive.
- China's quarterly growth slows to 3.5-year low
China's Q2 growth slowed to 4.3% year-on-year, the lowest since late 2022, due to the Iran war, weak domestic demand, and a real estate slump. Despite strong exports, declining industrial and real estate investments raise concerns, with analysts warning of an unsustainable economic situation.
- China consumer price growth weakens in June while producer inflation rises to near 4-year high
China's consumer price growth weakened in June, while producer inflation rose to a near 4-year high. Investors increasingly view China's two-speed growth model, characterized by robust exports and tepid domestic demand, as a long-term economic feature.
- China's retail sales posted their first drop in over three years as domestic demand sours
China's retail sales fell 0.6% in May, marking their first decline in over three years and missing expectations of flat growth. Fixed-asset investment also contracted more than forecast, indicating weakening domestic demand.
- CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Waiting for AI to lift the whole market
China's economy is gaining momentum from artificial intelligence-related industries, while real estate and domestic demand sectors remain weak. The newsletter highlights AI as a potential driver for broader market growth.
- French economy contracts by 0.1% in first quarter
The French economy contracted by 0.1% in the first quarter due to weak domestic demand and a decline in exports.